New Delhi, June 24:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today began the process of seeking government approval, required to mount a bid for hosting the 2019 Asian Games by writing to the Sports Ministry and Delhi Lieutenant Governor.
The Olympic Council of Asia had asked the IOA to furnish several bid documents, including approval from the Cabinet and the Delhi government, so that the country can complete the bidding process before July 1 deadline.
“Myself and Secretary General (Rajeev Mehta) today wrote to Sports Ministry and Delhi government requesting for the governments’ considered views on the Asian Games bid. Once the IOA receives the government’s response, we will take up the issue further with the OCA,” IOA President N Ramachandran told PTI today.
Mehta said that the ball is now in the government’s court as it will have the final say on the hosting of the Games. (PTI)
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